37th Airlift Squadron

37th Airlift Squadron
Airmen tow a squadron Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft into position during Steadfast Javelin II
Active1942–1952; 1952–1957; 1966–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleAirlift
Part ofUnited States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa
Garrison/HQRamstein Air Base, Germany
Nickname(s)Blue Tail Flies[1]
EngagementsOperation Overlord
Operation Market Garden
Battle of Pakchon
Operation Tomahawk
Kosovo War
Desert Storm[1]
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1]
Insignia
37th Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 6 July 1951)[1]

The 37th Airlift Squadron is part of the 86th Airlift Wing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. It operates Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules aircraft providing theater airlift.

  1. ^ a b c d Robertson, Patsy (16 March 2015). "Factsheet 37 Airlift Squadron". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Archived from the original on 30 June 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2018.